While there’s no doubt that many day-to-day business decisions remain a matter of experience or intuition, modern commerce is increasingly powered by analytics. Whether it’s perfecting marketing efforts or launching a new product or even hiring a new employee, business analytics plays a role in ensuring all these decisions are based on as much data as possible.
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Fortunately for business and data science students in Tennessee, there are several outstanding educational options for earning an advanced degree in business analytics, which can be crucial in securing a high-paying and exciting job.
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We wanted to help prospective applicants in Tennessee get a handle on the data so they can weigh their options. To that end, we analyzed the many colleges and universities in the state with business programs that have earned AACSB accreditation, and compared them across factors like cost, flexibility and more.
Our Selection Criteria
- Reputation: How the university and program is thought of by its peers.
- Credibility: How well the program ranks in major degree rating publications.
- Flexibility: How flexible the program is in terms of online class times, time to complete degree, etc.
- Value: Comparison of the quality of education to cost.
Programs in This Section
- Middle Tennessee State University
- University of Tennessee Martin
- East Tennessee State University
- University of Tennessee Chattanooga
- Lincoln Memorial University
#1. Middle Tennessee State University
1301 E. Main St., Murfreesboro, TN 37132
Business Analytics Degree:
- Master of Science in Information Systems Business Intelligence Concentration
Other Applicable Degrees:
- MBA in Concrete Industry Management, MBA in Health Care Management, MBA in Music Business, Master of Science in Finance, Master of Science in Supply Chain Management
Program Description:
The Jennings A. Jones College of Business at MTSU is home to the top-rated program in Tennessee, a hybrid Master of Science in Information Systems with concentration in business intelligence. While that all sounds like a real mouthful, what it means is that the program is ideal for students interested in business analytics, whether they’ve come from the business side or the technology side.
Degree Details:
Accreditation
- AACSB
Admissions
- Bachelor’s degree; GMAT or GRE required, waived with undergraduate GPA 3.0 or higher or 2.75 or higher plus five or more years of professional or military experience; English proficiency scores required for international applicants
Tuition
- $17,250 in-state; $43,620 out-of-state (30 credits)
Online?
- Hybrid
#2. University of Tennessee Martin
554 University St., Martin, TN 38238
Business Analytics Degrees:
- Master of Business Administration
Other Applicable Degrees:
- MBA in Agriculture
Program Description:
The University of Tennessee’s Martin campus is home to an entirely online Master of Business Administration that’s among the most affordable MBAs in the country, even for out-of-state learners. Those who live in the area have the option of a hybrid delivery method, and most students will complete their training in about 18 months.
Degree Details:
Accreditation
- AACSB
Admissions
- Bachelor’s degree; GMAT or GRE required with final-year undergraduate GPA 3.0 or higher or cumulative undergraduate GPA 2.75 or higher
Tuition
- $18,600 in-state; $20,280 out-of-state (30 credits)
Online?
- Yes (hybrid optional)
#3. East Tennessee State University
1276 Gilbreath Drive, Box 70300, Johnson City, TN 37614
Business Analytics Degree:
- MBA in Business Analytics
Other Applicable Degrees:
- Master of Science in Digital Marketing, Master of Science in Sport Management
Program Description:
ETSU’s MBA in Business Analytics is offered in an entirely online format, though students can opt to attend in-person, and an accelerated version can have students out the door with degrees in-hand in just one year. For those pursuing the online option on a full-time basis, time to completion should be about 18 months.
Degree Details:
Accreditation
- AACSB
Admissions
- Bachelor’s degree; GMAT required (minimum score 450), waived with undergraduate business GPA 3.0 or higher or non-business undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or higher; English proficiency scores required for international applicants
Tuition
- $21,116 in-state; $26,920 out-of-state (36 credits)
Online?
- Yes (optional)
#4. University of Tennessee Chattanooga
304 Fletcher Hall, Department 6056, 601 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga TN 37403
Business Analytics Degree:
- MBA in Business Analytics
Other Applicable Degrees:
- Online MBA in Healthcare Administration, Online MBA in Finance
Program Description:
Tennessee-Chattanooga’s MBA in Business Analytics gives students the option to attend online or on-campus, and in both programs, a capstone project lets scholars show off their newfound skills. For part-time students, completion time averages two years, and other available concentrations are healthcare administration and finance.
Degree Details:
Accreditation
- AACSB
Admissions
- Bachelor’s degree; GMAT required but waived for undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher in mathematics, engineering, computer science, nursing, physics or chemistry; English proficiency scores required for international applicants
Tuition
- $23,520 in-state; $25,212 out-of-state (36 credits)
Online?
- Yes (optional)
#5. Lincoln Memorial University
6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway, Harrogate, TN 37752
Business Analytics Degree:
- Master of Science in Business Analytics
Other Applicable Degrees:
- Online MBA in Business Analytics, Online MBA in Marketing, Online MBA in Management
Program Description:
Finally, our list includes a new program coming to Lincoln Memorial University. Launching in fall 2021, LMU’s Master of Science in Business Analytics will be the only program of its kind in the state, as no other schools offer AACSB-accredited online MSBA degrees. It’s also the cheapest on this list, making it something to consider for any Tennessee student, though an online MBA in Business Analytics is also available.
Degree Details:
Accreditation
- AACSB
Admissions
- Bachelor’s degree; GMAT or GRE not required; English proficiency scores required for international applicants
Tuition
- $15,900 (30 credits)
Online?
- Yes